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Friday, April 24, 2015

The IX - Letting the Readers Speak

Here's a cross section of what readers think about the IX

*******

"The
IX" is a well researched, well thought out, and skillfully told novel by
an author whose military background is obvious. Warriors from various eras on
Earth - the 9th Roman legion and its Scottish adversaries, 19th century U.S.
cavalry and native American foes, and a modern special forces team - are
transported in time and space to a faraway planet to become the last-ditch
military force for a highly technological society that is under siege from what
at first appears to be a mindless Horde of energy-sapping demons...but what it
most appealing is the portrayal of the warrior ethos, which comes through loud
and clear. Brave men, without complaint (except for a few treacherous snakes),
doing hard, dangerous jobs are shown at their best, regardless of era.

*******

A
well executed combat story with an intriguing premise and interesting
characters. I didn't know how the author would pull elite soldiers from
different time periods and cultures together but he did this well

*******

The writers knowledge and skill make the many battle
scenes come to life.It isn't 'till we are nearing the denouement that we
find out how the "horde" came into existence.Worth a read if you are a sci-fi fan and a fan of
combat stories. I can see this being made into a game.

*******

Author
Andrew Weston blends history, action, adventure, fantasy, science-fiction and a
spectacular story line in his epic tale...The IX.An advanced civilization faces annihilation from a
horde of monstrous aliens intent on destroying all mankind. Three armies from
different times on earth are chosen at the time of their deaths and are
spirited away to another planet. There they will unite and use their military
strategies and special resources to fight against this seemly unstoppable
nemesis.I can see this as the next science-fiction blockbuster
movie, or better yet, a television series. I did not want the story to end, and
like many other books, I will read it again!

*******

Wow.
I wish this had not ended. The book left me wanted more. Can anyone say
blockbuster film? The writer never misses a beat in keeping an entertaining and
thrilling plot.

*******

If
you're looking for a rich, complex and compelling story, then look no farther
than Andrew Weston's "The IX."The pulling of soldiers from unique time periods and
cultures added a lot of depth to the book. Furthermore, Weston did well with
each of the cultures, having the different characters respond in situations to
ways that felt culturally appropriate.I've often felt that the true measure of a hero is not
just in their 'heroic deeds,' but in how interesting and difficult their
villains are to face. The evil hoard in this book was not only a formidable
foe, but it was an interesting creation all on its own. One part horror creatures,
one part old-school evil aliens, the antagonists in this book were well thought
out and formed.The different characters were engaging and
interesting, which is hard to do when you have as many as Weston has in this
work. The battle tactics felt real and practical. Overall, this was an
enjoyable and fun read. Fans of TV shows like 'Warehouse 13' and
'Supernatural,' and the film 'Timeline' should definitely check out this book!

*******

The use of short initial chapters to introduce the
main characters maintains the reader's interest and a need to know what's going
to happen next.Throughout the story there are various references back
to 'IX' which are cleverly crafted and make the title much more than a
reference to Roman legend.At about the halfway point you are suddenly allowed in
to the minds of 'the enemy' which is an unexpected but satisfying shift in the
protagonists' viewpoints.We would strongly recommend this book to any fan of
adventure stories, not just sci-fi and agree that it would form the basis for a
successful feature film.Look forward to more from this talented author.

*******

I
really did enjoy The IX. Take 'The Expendable' general idea and add a real plot
with actual twist and turns, more adventure, a well depicted characters' development,
and you get a super book full of suspense.I wouldn't surprise if it'll become a great movie soon

*******

Excellent
plot, you will definitely feel like you got an episode of Star Trek, Star Wars,
and the Annals of Military History, past and present, fused into one
tremendous, free flowing, fast moving, action packed, thrilling, exhilarating,
breathtaking, roller-coaster, epic confrontation of good versus evil.

*******

It's only the end of January, but let there be no
doubt that I seriously do not anticipate reading a better book in 2015. This
book has it all. It crosses genre-boundaries, has characters who you can
despise, characters who you can love, and characters who you wonder whether or
not you could tolerate / stand them / put up with them very long in real life.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this magnificent book. I look forward to reading
more from Mr. Weston in the future. He clearly has quite a clever mind that is
able to bring his background knowledge about the military and law enforcement
to form a harmonious relationship with his creative talents.

*******

This one is a must-read for 2015. Obviously, and
anyone who enjoys sci-fi, fantasy, military, humanity at its best and humanity
at its worst, will enjoy this book. I've got to say that I think all people
from age 12 to age 100 will find this book enormously entertaining. This book
definitely should be made into a movie.

Want to find out more?

Roman legionnaires, far from home, lost in the mists of Caledonia.

AUS cavalry company, engaged on a special mission, vital to the peace treaty proposed by Presidential candidate Abraham Lincoln.

A twenty-first century Special Forces unit, desperate to prevent a nuclear catastrophe.

From vastly different backgrounds, these soldiers are united when they are snatched away from Earth at the moment of their passing. Thinking they may have been granted a reprieve, imagine their horror when they discover they have been transported to a failing planet on the far side of the galaxy, where they are given a simple ultimatum. Fight or die. Against all odds, this group of misfits manages to turn the tide against a relentless foe, only to discover the true cost of victory might exact a price they are unwilling to pay.

Monday, April 20, 2015

The IX - More April Reviews

What are readers saying about the IX?

Let's take a look at more reviews from April

*******

A well executed combat story with an intriguing premise and interesting characters. I didn't know how the author would pull elite soldiers from different time periods and cultures together but he did this well. They come together to fight the "horde". An evil relentless enemy seemingly lacking in intelligence. However, just when these soldiers think they have the "horde" beaten, they find out something about them that is a game changer.The soldiers diverse skills and personalities make for an explosive story.The writers knowledge and skill make the many battle scenes come to life.It isn't 'till we are nearing the denouement that we find out how the "horde" came into existence.Worth a read if you are a sci-fi fan and a fan of combat stories. I can see this being made into a game.

*******

This book had a cinematic feel to it. It was if I were watching all of the events and characters scroll across a giant screen, as opposed to me turning pages. Brilliant and epic tale!!

*******

An Amazingly imaginative plot which alone makes this book stand out. The writing and storytelling are gripping and the concept amazing. I totally enjoyed this book and will be looking for more from Andrew Weston. Excellent.

*******

This book is awesome. The story is told from a different perspective where the reader explore all happenings and details. The picture is painted in front of the readers as they read. The IX is awesome it brings reading to action.

*******

This is a really thrilling novel! It was super entertaining from the beginning to the end and was a very enjoyable experience. I’m definitely going to seek out more from this author

*******

If you like your science fiction fast paced and gritty, full of realistic action and dark humor in the face of overwhelming odds, then The IX is definitely the epic for you.

Fans of Julian May’s “Saga of the Pliocene Exiles,” Robert Heinlein’s “Have Space Suit, Will Travel”, and Jerry Pournelle's “Janissaries Series” will love this tale. It combines the divergent elements of the past, present, and future, and blends them together into a slick and stylish package that will leave you breathless and hungry for more.

What could unite a Roman Legion and the Caledonian army they are fighting?

Or a US Cavalry Company with the Native American tribes arrayed against them?

How about a highly trained and motivated Special Forces unit and the terrorists they have been sent to wipe out at all costs?

Yes…

What could such a diverse and mutually aggressive group possibly have in common?

Arden – and the Horde, that’s what!

Arden, home to a culture that has existed for thousands of years and which spans dozens of worlds. Regardless, their sophistication cannot prevent calamity at the hands of an unstoppable nemesis. Known only as the Horde, this enemy has proven relentless. They have not only stripped the outer colonies bare, but now threaten the existence of the entire Ardenese way of life.

Realizing there is nothing they can do to prevent the inevitable march toward extinction, the Ardenese governing body comes to a drastic decision. They gather together at their capital city, Rhomane, and place their remaining genetic heritage in a vast underground ark, in the care of an advanced AI construct called the Architect. Its mission? To use Rhomane’s dwindling reserves and safeguardtheir race by reaching out across time and space toward those whomight be in a position to help reseed a devastated world at some timein the future.

That’s how soldiers from varying eras and vastly different backgrounds find themselves together. Snatched away from Earth at the moment of their passing they are transported to the far side of the galaxy. Thinking they have been granted a reprieve, their relief turns to horror when they discover they face a simple but stark ultimatum:

Put aside your former animosities and preconceptions in order to survive. Yes…

Saturday, April 11, 2015

April Reviews

What are readers saying about the IX this April?Here are some snippets to pique your interest

*******

The enemy of my enemy is my friend. I couldn't not read it and I am so glad that I did. The warriors of different countries and eras brought together to fight a single foe, this is fantasy, science fiction, horror, historical and military all seamlessly rolled into one great story.

*******

Romans, Native Americans, fierce Celtic warriors, Special Ops, American Civil War fighters – not a huge amount in common one would think. Wrong. Death is what they expect – but not necessarily what they get – at least not where and when they think. From differing backgrounds they are thrown into a war and a world far removed from Earth. The Horde have decimated the galaxy and the Ardenese for decades and now all that remains is myth and the hidden remnants of a once mighty civilisation. The 9th intake is the last best hope for the salvation of Arden, if they can put aside their differences. Technology far beyond ours brought expansion, then it brought war.Action takes the fore in this adventure which encompasses military, historical, science fiction and fantasy. The characters are varied, at once both complex and simplistic, and often surprising. Death stalks the pages, but his companions are loyalty, courage and dignity. Well written with twists and turns, and a rather unexpected ending.Great for fans of sci-fi, time travel fiction and historical.

*******

I was really attracted to the premise of The IX. Warriors and heroes from different ages coming together to fight a common enemy, and the three groups from the different eras could not be more different. The three groups, a Roman legion, a US cavalry division and an elite squad of British commandos from the near future, are all snatched away at the moment of their violent deaths on Earth and flung across the galaxy. In an interesting twist the enemies of each group are also transported to the new world. We therefore have Celtic tribesmen, red Indians and a gang of eco terrorists also caught up in the struggle to save their new home. At first I thought this may lead to various tensions but each of the rivals quickly put their enmity aside and assimilated quickly into their new life, where ancient rivalries are put aside. They all quickly get used to their new environment and technologies, particularly alien to the older groups. In a quirk of fate, it is the iron in their more primitive weapons that prove deadly to their new enemy – The Horde.

The Horde are a, seemingly, endless and mindless army of aliens who feed off the energy and life-force of the humans, prepared to throw themselves in suicidal assaults in order to reach their goal. At first it appears as if The Horde will continually assault the city of Rhomane until either they or all of the residents of the city are dead. Each chapter is packed full of action as the deadly struggle seems to head inexorably to a conclusion. But then something changes, giving more depth to the plot. Perhaps There is more to The Horde and the mutually destructive war they at first seem to blindly relish.

*******

This sci-fi, military history novel really gets your imagination working. The possibilities of going to another world to prove ourselves worthy of moving on to a higher more spiritual evolved planet sound intriguing. Andrew P Weston weaves a fascinating story of adventure mixed with a touch of metaphysics. I love these kinds, of stories where your imagination is being challenged. This is a good read that I would recommend to anyone who enjoys reading sci-fi, military history.

*******

The author has created a wonderfully rich universe, the characters, action and plot are all brilliantly conceived. Though clocking in at 400plus pages you feel the need to read more and then a bit more to see what happens to these chosen warriors. Great, great book.

*******

Author Andrew Weston blends history, action, adventure, fantasy, science-fiction and a spectacular story line in his epic tale...The IX.An advanced civilization faces annihilation from a horde of monstrous aliens intent on destroying all mankind. Three armies from different times on earth are chosen at the time of their deaths and are spirited away to another planet. There they will unite and use their military strategies and special resources to fight against this seemly unstoppable nemesis.I can see this as the next science-fiction blockbuster movie, or better yet, a television series. I did not want the story to end, and like many other books, I will read it again! I am a science-fiction fan, but this read also contains mystery, adventure, and science put forth in such an intelligent and invocative write that it should appeal to many people looking for a great intense adventure. I hope this is part on an ongoing saga because I want to continue reading the adventures of the IX. 5 stars...wish I could give it 10!

*******

I am not generally a fan of this genre, but I've been trying to spread my wings a bit lately with my reading. I wouldn't say that this book has made me want to buy more in the genre, but it kept my attention the entire time and the writing was superb. I was definitely invested in the characters and had to finish the book to see how it would end. This is a fast-paced read with a large cast of characters each with their own agenda. I would say readers of high fantasy and epic fantasy will rate this very highly. Enjoy!TOP 1000 REVIEWER

*******

The people above seemed to like it.

What about YOU?

What could unite a Roman Legion and the Caledonian army they are fighting?

Or a US Cavalry Company with the Native American tribes arrayed against them?

How about a highly trained and motivated Special Forces unit and the terrorists they have been sent to wipe out at all costs?

Yes…

What could such a diverse and mutually aggressive group possibly have in common?

Arden – and the Horde, that’s what!

Arden, home to a culture that has existed for thousands of years and which spans dozens of worlds. Regardless, their sophistication cannot prevent calamity at the hands of an unstoppable nemesis. Known only as the Horde, this enemy has proven relentless. They have not only stripped the outer colonies bare, but now threaten the existence of the entire Ardenese way of life.

Realizing there is nothing they can do to prevent the inevitable march toward extinction, the Ardenese governing body comes to a drastic decision. They gather together at their capital city, Rhomane, and place their remaining genetic heritage in a vast underground ark, in the care of an advanced AI construct called the Architect. Its mission? To use Rhomane’s dwindling reserves and safeguardtheir race by reaching out across time and space toward those whomight be in a position to help reseed a devastated world at some timein the future.

That’s how soldiers from varying eras and vastly different backgrounds find themselves together. Snatched away from Earth at the moment of their passing they are transported to the far side of the galaxy. Thinking they have been granted a reprieve, their relief turns to horror when they discover they face a simple but stark ultimatum:

Put aside your former animosities and preconceptions in order to survive. Yes…

Thursday, April 9, 2015

Fanboy Comics Review of The IX

Simplicity in the midst of intricate complexity.

Such is the cornerstone of Andrew P. Weston’s masterful science fiction novel, The IX. Tens of thousands of lightyears from Earth and centuries into the future, an astoundingly advanced alien culture is falling prey to those who use their advancement against them. Known as The Horde, this vast and seemingly instinctive race of predators are feasting upon the Ardenese, whose technology fails to provide them with weapon powerful enough to defeat their enemy. As the Ardenese hurtle towards extinction, they place the essence of their culture into The Ark, a technological marvel existing over a fracture in space time. Using the fracture to their advantage, the Ardenese program their computer, The Architect, to scan time and space for the best candidates to defeat The Horde. Swept up at the moment of their death, these selected few are tasked with the unenviable goal of destroying The Horde - or falling victim to the clutches of the beasts.

Yet upon whom does the Architect place its final hope? A first century Roman Legion (the fabled IX Legion lost in the hills of Scotland), a 19th century American Cavalry troop, and a 21st century special-ops team. They comprise the ninth and final wave of support against The Horde and are a stark contrast to the previous waves. For unlike the eight waves before them, the IX wave hold the key to the destruction of The Horde - and it is an answer so simple, it astounds them all.

Weston’s The IX is a masterful combination of blissfully minimalistic writing and the advanced complexity of a superb science fiction novel, indicative of Brandon Sanderson’s Steelheart and James Dashner’s The Maze Runner. Instead of forty pages of waiting for the characters to figure out what we already know, we get a solid few that imparts upon us the same amount of affection and pride for our characters - without frustrating us to the point of skipping to ‘get to the good part.’ With Weston’s writing, the whole novel is the good part. The pace moves rapidly, with the intelligent dialogue and well-choreographed action allowing us to progress with the plot while also connecting us with the characters.

As in the novel, simplicity is often underrated - especially in writing itself. Clean and precise storytelling is often overlooked for pages of political banter, chapters of history, and subplot upon subplot so saturated in characters that you need a notebook just to keep track of who’s alive and who’s dead. (I’m talking to you, George R.R. Martin.) Such a story has its charms, but there’s a point where reading becomes more of a chore than a feat of imagination. Any description included in The IX is essential to the plot, and the history is hardly superfluous, but it doesn’t weigh the overall story (or the reader) down. In fact, this parallelism between Weston’s minimalistic writing with a sophisticated plot and a simple answer to a sophisticated problem brilliantly adds to the magic of the novel. Heck, even the title fits the theme.

Now, that’s not to say the story is simple. To call it such would be a sham. The science fiction, based on temporal mechanics, electrodynamics, and biomechanics, is complex but easy to understand, largely due to Weston’s precise writing. Additionally, while the term “simple” implies underdeveloped characters, it is precisely that clean description of our main troup and the way they face their adventures that endears them to us. Sure, there are subplots and side journeys into the lives of our characters, but they are so expertly woven into the story that it never feels like a departure from the overall story.

Ultimately, when it comes to science fiction, I want a book that captures me from page one and never gives me a reason to want to escape. I want a book that forces me to stay up until 3 a.m., because there is no point at which it is ideal to put it down. I want a book whose characters and plots are complex and intelligent, but elegantly crafted with the minimum of distraction.

To all the fans of The IX Down Under who are part of a growing fan base making the IX an international sensation.

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If YOU want to find out what all the fuss is about...Read on.

Roman legionnaires, far from home, lost in the mists of Caledonia.

AUS cavalry company, engaged on a special mission, vital to the peace treaty proposed by Presidential candidate Abraham Lincoln.

A twenty-first century Special Forces unit, desperate to prevent a nuclear catastrophe.

From vastly different backgrounds, these soldiers are united when they are snatched away from Earth at the moment of their passing. Thinking they may have been granted a reprieve, imagine their horror when they discover they have been transported to a failing planet on the far side of the galaxy, where they are given a simple ultimatum. Fight or die. Against all odds, this group of misfits manages to turn the tide against a relentless foe, only to discover the true cost of victory might exact a price they are unwilling to pay.

A Good Read on Goodreads

What could unite a Roman Legion and the Caledonian army they are fighting?

Or a US Cavalry Company with the Native American tribes arrayed against them?

How about a highly trained and motivated Special Forces unit and the terrorists they have been sent to wipe out at all costs?

Yes…

What could such a diverse and mutually aggressive group possibly have in common?

Arden – and the Horde, that’s what!

Arden, home to a culture that has existed for thousands of years and which spans dozens of worlds. Regardless, their sophistication cannot prevent calamity at the hands of an unstoppable nemesis. Known only as the Horde, this enemy has proven relentless. They have not only stripped the outer colonies bare, but now threaten the existence of the entire Ardenese way of life.

Realizing there is nothing they can do to prevent the inevitable march toward extinction, the Ardenese governing body comes to a drastic decision. They gather together at their capital city, Rhomane, and place their remaining genetic heritage in a vast underground ark, in the care of an advanced AI construct called the Architect. Its mission? To use Rhomane’s dwindling reserves and safeguardtheir race by reaching out across time and space toward those whomight be in a position to help reseed a devastated world at some timein the future.

That’s how soldiers from varying eras and vastly different backgrounds find themselves together. Snatched away from Earth at the moment of their passing they are transported to the far side of the galaxy. Thinking they have been granted a reprieve, their relief turns to horror when they discover they face a simple but stark ultimatum:

Put aside your former animosities and preconceptions in order to survive. Yes…

Tuesday, April 7, 2015

The IX

Crossing genre boundaries

It's often been said that fans of one particular genre can be very hard to please when they take a peek into something different. Perhaps, nowhere is this more evident than when we look at the different tastes enjoyed by adherents of Science Fiction & Fantasy.

The consensus is, that sci-fi has gone stale in recent years, that its lost its lustre. Indeed, I read a recent article where a very well known and established fantasy author who was itching to write a science fiction novel openly admitted he was advised by friends and agents to steer away from the subject, or suffer the consequences.

Have you heard something similar?

That is why I have great delight in announcing that The IX managed to reach the No 11 slot on the most popular blogs for March with the most venerable Black Gate

As you know, Black Gate is the No1 site for fans of Fantasy Literature.To think that the post by Fletcher Vredenburgh attracted such attention is a great honour, so, on behalf of The IX and the team at Perseid Press, I'd like to take this opportunity to say thank you for such wonderful support.

And of course, if YOU want to find out more about the historical Sci-Fi epic that is The IXYou know what to do.

Roman legionnaires, far from home, lost in the mists of Caledonia.

AUS cavalry company, engaged on a special mission, vital to the peace treaty proposed by Presidential candidate Abraham Lincoln.

A twenty-first century Special Forces unit, desperate to prevent a nuclear catastrophe.

From vastly different backgrounds, these soldiers are united when they are snatched away from Earth at the moment of their passing. Thinking they may have been granted a reprieve, imagine their horror when they discover they have been transported to a failing planet on the far side of the galaxy, where they are given a simple ultimatum. Fight or die. Against all odds, this group of misfits manages to turn the tide against a relentless foe, only to discover the true cost of victory might exact a price they are unwilling to pay.

Saturday, April 4, 2015

Another Heartfelt "Thank You" To All Those Who Have Supported The IX

Your reviews on Amazon and Goodreads really do help, and mean a great deal to all those who worked so hard to bring you a wonderful story.

Andrew P. Weston & the Team at Perseid Press.

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Here's the very latest example.

Author Andrew Weston blends history, action, adventure, fantasy, science-fiction and a spectacular story line in his epic tale...The IX.An advanced civilization faces annihilation from a horde of monstrous aliens intent on destroying all mankind. Three armies from different times on earth are chosen at the time of their deaths and are spirited away to another planet. There they will unite and use their military strategies and special resources to fight against this seemly unstoppable nemesis.I can see this as the next science-fiction blockbuster movie, or better yet, a television series. I did not want the story to end, and like many other books, I will read it again! I am a science-fiction fan, but this read also contains mystery, adventure, and science put forth in such an intelligent and invocative write that it should appeal to many people looking for a great intense adventure. I hope this is part on an on-going saga because I want to continue reading the adventures of the IX. 5 stars...wish I could give it 10!

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For those who want to find out more, Please carry on reading.

The Mission: Fight or Die

The Enemy: an inhuman foe called the Horde.

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What could unite a
Roman Legion and the Caledonian army they are fighting?

Or a US Cavalry Company
with the Native American tribes arrayed against them?

How about a highly
trained and motivated Special Forces unit and the terrorists they have been
sent to wipe out at all costs?

Yes…

What could such a
diverse and mutually aggressive group possibly have in common?

Arden – and the Horde,
that’s what!

Arden, home to a culture that has existed for
thousands of years and which spans dozens of worlds. Regardless, their
sophistication cannot prevent calamity at the hands of an unstoppable nemesis.
Known only as the Horde, this enemy has proven relentless. They have not only
stripped the outer colonies bare, but now threaten the existence of the entire
Ardenese way of life.

Realizing there is nothing they can do
to prevent the inevitable march toward extinction, the Ardenese governing body
comes to a drastic decision. They gather together at their capital city,
Rhomane, and place their remaining genetic heritage in a vast underground ark,
in the care of an advanced AI construct called the Architect. Its
mission? To use Rhomane’s dwindling reserves and safeguardtheir race by reaching out across time and space
toward those whomight be in a position to
help reseed a devastated world at some timein
the future.

That’s
how soldiers from varying eras and vastly different backgrounds find themselves
together. Snatched away from Earth at the moment of their passing they are
transported to the far side of the galaxy. Thinking they have been granted a
reprieve, their relief turns to horror when they discover they face a simple
but stark ultimatum:

Put
aside your former animosities and preconceptions in order to survive. Yes…

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The IX, an epic novel spanning past, present, and future:The ultimatum:Fight or die.Roman legionnaires, far from home, lost in the mists of Caledonia; a US cavalry company on a special mission for Presidential candidate Abraham Lincoln; and a Special Forces unit from the 21st century, desperate to prevent nuclear catastrophe:Snatched away from Earth at the moment of death to a failing planet far away, these misfit soldiers must unite against a relentless foe, where the cost of victory may be more than they're willing to pay. How far will they go to stay alive?From Perseid Press.

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Exordium of Tears

Fight or die.That simple yet brutal reality is the tenet by which the refugees from Earth – including the fabled lost 9th Legion of Rome; the 5th Company, 2nd Mounted Cavalry Unit; and the Special Forces Anti-Terrorist Team – were forced to live by while the Horde menace existed. Believing that the threat is over, thesurvivors now yearn to settle down, start families, and reclaim the lives stolen from them.But such aspirations might remain beyond their reach, for a shadow looms on the rose-tinted horizon of new beginnings.The release of the re-genesis matrix has done much to foster a restoration of exuberance across Arden. Along with a resurgence in floral and faunal diversity comes the results of splicing the Ardenese and human genomes: transmutation. Ametamorphosis of stunning magnitude that not only affects the living, but those still is stasis as well.Recognizing the emergence of a new hybrid species, the Architect – the arcane AI construct tasked with the preservation of the Ardenese race – responds by unlockingpreviously hidden and inaccessible areas of the city. It also releases an archive of sealed state secrets. Such revelations are eagerly perused, whereupon a shocking discovery is made.Prior to the fall, it was common knowledge amongst the Senatum (the highest levels of Arden’s government) that not all the rabid Horde had joined in the rampage across the stars toward Arden.Realizing that the peril still exists, the newly reformed administration elects to respond in earnest. Existing resources are utilized, suitable candidates are chosen, and a flotilla of ships is sent out to secure, quarantine, and reclaim the outer colonies. A mammoth and hazardous undertaking. And nowhere more so than at the planet from where the outbreak was known to have originated – Exordium – for there, the ancient Horde are not only supremely evolved and highly organized, but are capable of a level of lethal sophistication, the likes of which has never been witnessed before.It is into this kiln of incendiary potential that the cream of Arden’s fighting forces is deployed.Worlds are torn asunder, suns destroyed, and star systems obliterated. Yes, tragedy is forged, in a universe spanning conflict which proves once again that…

Death is onlythe beginning of the adventure.

Prelude to Sorrow

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Prelude to Sorrow

The task force dispatched from Arden to eradicate the Horde menace failed, and for those few left alive, the tenet by which they have survived for so long resounds as never before.

Fight or Die!

Now marooned, out of time and out of place, the survivors lick their wounds and struggle to recover while the Horde gather their strength for a final strike that will change the course of history forever. The fate of the galaxy – and more – hangs in the balance.

But fate, it seems, isn’t done with the Ninth, and our heroes find themselves forced to mount a last-ditch attempt to end the threat once and for all.

Will the darkness be vanquished, or will our heroes’ efforts finally signal the beginning of the end of their adventure?

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Welcome to the Fire Asylum. This is truly a safe place for what the world contends is insane behavior. The activities here are specifically designed with the firefighter in mind. Your training here, or treatment, may seem tough and challenging. Remember that it is for your own good. Here are a few words from our director of activities to inspire your stay.

"In our silent crucible, we are tested by fire. In that place where life can and does change forever, peace is given like a gift to the ones who have endured."

Hell Bound

International #1 Bestseller

Hell Bound

In hell, none of the condemned believes they deserve to be there. And that’s fine, so long as they’re not foolish enough to try and do anything about it. For those that do, there’s always Satan’s Reaper–and chief bounty hunter–Daemon Grim.Feared throughout the many layers of the underverse, no one in their right mind dares to cross him.However, when Grim discovers that someone has attempted to evade injustice, and seems hell-bent on gaining access to ancient angelic artifacts proscribed since the time of the original rebellion in heaven, circumstances point to the fact they may be doing just that.The question is...why?Thus begins an investigation that leads Grim throughout the many contradictory and baffling levels of the underworld, where he unearths a conspiracy that is not only eating its way like a cancer through the highest echelons of Hellion society,but one which threatens the very stability of Satan’s rule.

As you can imagine, Grim’s response is bloody, brutal, and despicably wicked.

Pieces of Hate******************It's sink or swim in this swashbuckling adventure where Daemon Grim, Satan's Reaper, is sent on a quest to recover booty of great value to His Infernal Majesty.But what lurks at the center of Skull Island? Is it truly treasure, or will there be fools gold aplenty in a tale that proves once and for all that, when it comes to burying something in your chest, blood money is the only currency the Reaper recognizes.

Hell Hounds

Coming October 31st

Hell Hounds

Feared throughout the many circles of the underworld, Satan’s Reaper – and chief bounty hunter – Daemon Grim, is known as a true force to be reckoned with.

Having eliminated a major player in the uprising eating its way like a cancer through the underbelly of hell, Grim is stunned to discover he cannot afford to rest on his laurels, for the rebellion runs far deeper than was ever imagined. New players have emerged – denizens with uncanny abilities – who seem determined to support Chopin and Tesla’s revolutionary agenda.

Ever keen to test their mettle, the Sibitti – personified weapons of the ancient Babylonian plague god, Erra – also appear eager to capitalize on the growing unrest, and set about maneuvering events in order to place themselves in direct opposition to Grim’s investigation.

And if that was not cause for concern enough, there’s an insane angel on the loose, a creature as hell-bent on creating havoc as he is to return home.

How do Grim and his rabid pack of bounty hunters respond?

Baying for blood – doesn’t even begin to describe it.

The Perseid Press

Black Gate Fantasy

Amazing Stories

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Other Works

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